Perfect Breading: Homemade Cutlets and Meatballs
Cutlets and meatballs are even more delicious when coated in crispy breading. Discover this collection and choose which one to make at home.
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Homemade crunchiness
Get inspired by 5 delicious recipes, all sharing a golden, crispy coating that envelops every bite. From cutlets to meatballs, discover plenty of ideas to make at home and bring all the satisfaction of a fragrant, expertly breaded dish to the table.
Veal cutlets
Veal cutlets are a quick and easy main course, made with thin slices of veal coated in a mixture of flour, egg, and breadcrumbs. Frying in seed oil at 170°C (340°F) results in an even, fragrant browning, keeping the meat tender on the inside. Serve them as soon as they're ready, with a few lemon wedges to fully appreciate their crispiness.
Chicken cutlets
Chicken cutlets are a simple and tasty meat dish, featuring a classic yet crispy breading. Thin slices of chicken breast are dipped in egg, flour, egg again, and finally breadcrumbs, which adhere well to the surface. Fried in peanut oil until golden brown, they can be served with lemon wedges and a few lettuce leaves.
Crispy Baked Chicken
Crispy Baked Chicken is a delicious main course that captivates with its golden, fragrant breading. The chicken breast bites are first dipped in egg and then coated in a mixture of breadcrumbs and crushed cornflakes, which becomes delightfully crunchy as they bake.
Chickpea cutlets
Chickpea cutlets are a delicious vegetarian main course, soft on the inside and crispy on the outside. The chickpeas are pureed and topped with grated cheese and rosemary, then the cutlets are dipped in egg and breadcrumbs for a golden, fragrant coating. Cook them in a pan with a drizzle of oil and serve while still hot, to fully appreciate the contrasting textures.
Vegetable meatballs
Vegetable meatballs are a tasty second course from the peasant tradition, also excellent as an appetizer, and suitable for adults and children alike: crispy golden morsels enclose a flavorful and colorful filling of seasonal vegetables held together by cheese, eggs, and breadcrumbs, in the best tradition of our grandmothers who sometimes even used them to stuff meatloaf.
